Charest refers to possible election, criticizes Marois
CBC News
Posted: Jul 24, 2012 4:25 PM ET
Last Updated: Jul 24, 2012 6:23 PM ET
Quebec Premier Jean Charest spoke to reporters at the National Assembly Tuesday. He was there to unveil a new deal with the Grand Council of the Crees. He was also asked about the current political climate in Quebec.
He said it's ripe for some good debate, despite being somewhat volatile.
Charest refused to confirm word of an upcoming election call.
Political insiders expect it to come next Wednesday.
Share Tools
Big Box Advertisement
Latest Montreal News Headlines
- Behind the scenes: Community fights Hydro-Québec plan
- CBC reporter Willy Lowry takes us behind the scenes as he heads to a village in the Laurentians. more »
- Pierre's picks: 5 don't-miss events in Montreal this weekend
- Every Friday, CBC Montreal's Homerun arts reporter Pierre Landry brings you the top five things to see and do in Montreal this weekend. more »
- Construction hotspots to avoid on May long weekend
- The all-too-familiar sounds of construction work will ring in the May long weekend for Montrealers. more »
- Bomb defuser from FLQ crisis remembered by friends, family
- Friends and family who gathered to remember the sacrifice of engineer Walter Leja say more should be done to remember the heroes of Quebec's FLQ crisis. more »
Must Watch
Top News Headlines
- Rescue attempt over for New Brunswick fishermen
- The rescue attempt for two missing fishermen has been called off in New Brunswick, hours after one body was found. more »
- Spectator killed at Edmonton Jeep event
- A 20-year-old woman died Saturday during an event for Jeep enthusiasts held in a parking lot just west of downtown Edmonton. more »
- Astronaut Chris Hadfield adjusts to 'earthling' life
- Canada's space ambassador, Chris Hadfield, is still readapting to life on this planet after spending 146 days in zero gravity as commander of the International Space Station. For now, though, he's taking his homecoming one step at a time. more »
- Powerball numbers drawn with possible $600M jackpot
- A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory. more »
Most Viewed/Commented
- Apartment fire leaves 2 children, father in critical condition
- Behind the scenes: Community fights Hydro-Québec plan
- Bomb defuser from FLQ crisis remembered by friends, family
- Pierre's picks: 5 don't-miss events in Montreal this weekend
- Construction hotspots to avoid on May long weekend
- PQ's proposed changes to Bill 14 leave critics skeptical
- Body found in burning car in Laval park
- Woman accused of murder testifies that she was too drunk
- Montreal unveils new locations for food trucks
Big Box Advertisement
